Salon Series: South Indian Bharatanatyam Dance and Carnatic Music
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 7–9 PM
Venue: The Rosette, 3908 Avenue B, Suite 116, Austin, TX 78751
Featuring: Guru Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu, Anuradha Ramachandra, Divya Warrier, Shreelakshmi Nagaraj, Shruthi Karpur, Skanda Narayanan, Srinivas Varadharajan
Join us for a cultural journey through classical South Indian art forms that continue to thrive in Texas’s Indian diaspora. The evening opens with an introduction by Guru Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu (2021 Apprenticeship Program mentor), followed by a bharatanatyam performance by his students from Kaveri Natya Yoga: Anuradha Ramachandra, Divya Warrier, and Shreelakshmi Nagaraj. Dance will be presented with live carnatic accompaniment by Shruthi Karpur (voice), Srinivas Vadhiraj (violin), and Skanda Narayanan (mridangam).
Why attend
- Experience storytelling through expressive Bharatanatyam and devotional Carnatic music
- Connect with South Indian traditions rooted in languages such as Sanskrit and Telugu
- Support Texas Folklife’s work to amplify diverse cultural heritage across our community
Questions: Contact Jeannelle Ramirez, PhD at jramirez@texasfolklife.org.